We have participated in the BARC Project Management Software Survey 2013.

The product analysis is based on a detailed system evaluation which was carried out in cooperation with the vendors. The survey takes a holistic point of view on the systems – instead of examining single functions the systems were classified with respect to their ability to support the project managers of all governance layers in the different phases of the project lifecycle. The survey is completed by a procedure model for system selection and a comprehensive description of product functions.

Swisscon TV rolls out Product Update of Top-Logic™ Configuration

Swisscom has decided to roll out the product update to Top-Logic™ Configuration Version 2.0 to noticeable extend their Top-Logic™ Configuration-based TV channel and logo management solution introduced in 2012.

Top-Logic™ Configuration Version 2.0 provides a system support for the configuration management of parallel interacting configuration processes by means of:

  • Workflow support
  • Process-oriented views
  • Process-oriented authorization
  • Governance of process data domains and data handover points between processes
  • Release Management with release-triggered data registration and merging operations

ProSTEP iViP Symposium 2013, Openness for Global Success

During the ProSTEP iViP Symposium 2013 in the german pavillion in Hannover system and consultancy companies from the PLM area shall have the chance to present their work and exchange views and visions. Every year, the accompanying exhibition is a popular communication forum for the symposium attendees.

Top-Logic™ Project and Top-Logic™ Contract at Volkswagen AG, ITP Genuine parts

At the end of the year 2012, Business Operation Systems deployed the solution MPM at Volkswagen ITP Genuine parts. MPM is based on the BOS products Top-Logic™ Project und Top-Logic™ Contract and is responsible for the controlling of IT-projects and -portfolio and the administration of contracts up to the point of financial aspects.

Relaunch of Top-Logic Contract™

In 2013 Business Operation Systems will present the newest product enhancement of its contract management system to its customers. A pilot customer will introduce the new functions in its productive system already in January.
The central element of the application – the contract data sheet – is extended by a contract position administration.
The management of payments that result from a contract has been completely redesigned and moved to a new tab. Creating and editing periodic and non-periodic payments has been greatly simplified.
The highlight of the product extension is the “invoice creator” module. Using the payment planning a workflow for invoice editing and approval can be executed.
The cockpit functionality has been extended to provide the invoice responsible with a quick overview of billable payments.
A finance reports with a set of parameters allows for an extensive analysis of due and incoming payments across the contract portfolio. With aggregations and drill-downs the analysis can be focused to individual suppliers or parts of the enterprise.
A new task management replaces the previous reminder system. In addition to the known standard reminders the user can now have the system remind him of any contract date via e-mail very easily. Tasks are fully integrated into the cockpit and search modules so that they provide a valuable support for the user in his daily work.

With the new features and extensions BOS is relaunching Top-Logic Contract™ as a contract and finance management system.

Top-Logic™ Project is “Ready for IBM PureSystem”

Top-Logic™ Project was approved in the IBM Labs for the deployment on IBM PureApplication System Platform and got the assignment “Ready for IBM PureSystem”. Top-Logic™ Project can be downloaded soon. With IBM PureSystem, IBM is setting a standard in economical system management. For further Information: Ready for IBM PureSystems.

Top-Logic™ Project at Volkswagen AG, Components

Business Operation Systems has launched Top-Logic™ Project at Volkswagen AG, Komponente in 2012. Engeneering and organizational projects and programs will be controlled by Top-Logic™ Project. This solution links project with product information and includes an extensive reporting system in the area of projects, programs and portfolio. The rollout will comprise more than 1000 users.

Go Live of PMC 1.5 (BMW group)

With the release „Autumn 2012“ BOS provided several business enhancements to the system PMC which enrich the governance process in the development division of BMW group.
Highlights are the automatic traffic light circuit for KPIs and a new way of governance reporting focused on major milestones.

BOS is member of the CPO community, ProSTEP iViP

Business Operation Systems has signed the Codex of PLM Openness in November 2012 and became an active member of the initiative for a common understanding to the openness of IT-systems in the context of PLM.
For further information to the Codex of PLM Openness refer to the publications at ProSTEP iViP.

New application area for Top-Logic™ Configuration: Broadcast Station- and Line-Up-Management for Swisscom TV

Swisscom TV uses Top-Logic™ Configuration to organize the complete portfolio of radio und TV stations. The business requirements emerged from the number of varying customer bundles that are offered with their overlapping contents, the provision of the governmental broadcasting duty (regional and swiss-wide provision) and the obligation of trilingualism in Switzerland.
The broadcast station- and line-up-management was described with the model-based configuration management methodology and technically realized with the standard functionality of Top-Logic™ Configuration.
The working time to create valid broadcast station lists could be shortened significantly, e.g. because input and ordering errors can be avoided by systematic checks.